Elliot Anderson joins Manchester City for £116m, taunts United as 'kings of Manchester'

Published Jul 23, 04:00 PM UTC

Manchester City have completed the £116 million signing of England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old immediately stirred controversy by declaring City 'the kings of Manchester' and stating he chose the club because they are 'winners' and 'relentless.' Anderson snubbed a move to rivals Manchester United, who had spent months pursuing him. He cited City's dominance over the last decade and their trophy-winning culture as key reasons for his decision. The transfer echoes City's 2009 'Welcome To Manchester' poster taunt of United when signing Carlos Tevez. Anderson, who rose from a loan at Bristol Rovers to a World Cup semi-final with England, will work under new manager Enzo Maresca and aims to continue City's success.